CYBERCRIME
PREVENTION
ACT OF 2012
(RA 10175)
Cybercrime is any illegal
WHAT IS
activity that uses
CYBERCRIME?
computers, digital devices,
or the internet. It includes
hacking, online scams,
identity theft, cyberbullying,
spreading viruses, and the
distribution of harmful
content.
•Much of our daily life now happens
WHY CYBERCRIME
online.
LAW IScanIMPORTANT
•Cybercrime cause serious harm
(e.g., losing savings to phishing scams,
stolen personal information).
•Without clear rules, it’s difficult to
protect victims and punish offenders.
•The law helps create order,
accountability, and safety in the
🔹 1.
digital Crimes against data &
space.
Provisions of
Hacking, malware, network
the Law
disruption
🔹 2. Computer-related
crimes
Fraud, forgery, identity theft
🔹 3. Content-related crimes
Cybersex, child pornography,
online libel
(depending on offense)
PENALTIES
Imprisonment: around 6 years to 12
years or more
Examples:
Hacking → 6–12 years in prison + fine up
to ₱500,000
Online fraud/identity theft → 6–10
years in prison + fine up to ₱200,000
Child exploitation → 12 years or more
+ fine up to ₱1,000,000
passwords
HOW TO STAY
✅ Think before you click
SAFE
links/files
ONLINE
✅ Avoid oversharing personal
info
✅ Update devices & security
software
✅ Report suspicious activity
THANK YOU !